by our College Data Analytics Team
[Physical Science](/majors/physical-sciences/general-physical-sciences/physical-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physical science students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physical science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Northern Oklahoma College, our #1 best value for physical science in Oklahoma. Northern Oklahoma College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Tonkawa. Students from in state pay about $5,083 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,848 for out-of-state students. Physical Science graduates carry a median of $11,811 in student loans. Early-career physical science graduates make about $40,565. Set against $11,811 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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